狗狗洗完澡后與之前大不相同

狗狗洗完澡后與之前大不相同

Gallagher was so dirty, matted and miserable that he had to lose most of his fur during grooming. The cute, sweet boy did get to keep a bit of flair on his ears and tail. (Photo: Wahl)

If you've ever walked into an animal shelter or looked at rescue photos online, it's sometimes hard to find the real dog underneath a mop of messy fur. Stray or abandoned pets rarely look their best when they're trying to find new homes.

如果你曾經走進動物收容所，或者在網上看過救援照片，有時候很難在亂糟糟的皮毛下找到真正的狗。流浪或被遺棄的寵物在尋找新家時很少能達到最佳狀態(tài)。

That's why many shelters have volunteers who bathe and groom new arrivals, knowing that even a simple makeover can help animals get adopted.

這就是為什么許多收容所會有志愿者為新來的動物洗澡和打扮，因為他們知道，即使是簡單的裝扮也能幫助動物被收養(yǎng)。

Dexter was found living on the streets and was a mess of matted dreadlocks so long he could barely see. He sat patiently as burrs, foxtails and even pieces of plastic were cut from his coat. (Photo: Wahl)

As part of its Dirty Dogs campaign, Wahl and GreaterGood.org donate funds and grooming supplies to rescues and shelters in an effort to transform more than 20,000 dogs each year to boost their chances of finding a family.

作為“臟狗”運動的一部分，Wahl和GreaterGood.org向救援機構和收容所捐贈了資金和美容用品，旨在每年改造兩萬多只狗，增加它們找到家庭的機會。

“Millions of dogs enter shelters every year, and the unfortunate reality is that less than half are getting the grooming they so desperately need,” said Steven Yde, division vice president for Wahl. “These deserving animals are being perceived as ‘damaged goods’ just because of their appearance. It’s our hope these makeover images and stories will inspire people to either adopt a dog in need, or reach out to local shelters to see how they can help.”

Wahl部門副總裁史蒂文•伊德說:“每年有數(shù)百萬只狗進入收容所，但不幸的是，只有不到一半的狗得到了它們迫切需要的美容服務。”“這些值得擁有的動物僅僅因為它們的外表就被認為是‘損壞品’。我們希望這些改頭換面的圖片和故事能激勵人們收養(yǎng)一只需要幫助的狗，或者去當?shù)氐氖杖菟纯茨芴峁┦裁磶椭?rdquo;

Severe matting was causing nerve damage in Griffin's back legs and irritating his sensitive eyes. Free from all that fur, Griffin was able to walk and play like a normal pup. (Photo: Wahl)

Since 2012, donations of Wahl’s pet shampoo have helped rescues and shelters around the United States transform more than 130,000 dogs to get them ready for adoption. You can check out hundreds of these makeovers on the Dirty Dogs Before & After Photo Gallery, read their stories and search for available dogs in your area.

自2012年以來，Wahl 's寵物洗發(fā)水的捐贈已經幫助美國各地的救援和收容所改造了13萬多只狗，讓它們做好被收養(yǎng)的準備。你可以在“臟狗前后”圖片庫上找到數(shù)百條這樣的化妝圖片，閱讀它們的故事，并在你所在的地區(qū)尋找合適的狗。

To raise awareness of the importance of these makeovers, 10 of the most dramatic makeovers are part of the eighth annual Dirty Dogs Contest, and you can vote for your favorite through Aug. 19. The shelters and rescues affiliated with the top three winners will receive monetary grants: First place gets $5,000, second place earns $2,000 and third place receives $1,000.

為了提高人們對這些化妝的重要性的認識，第八屆臟狗選美大賽將評選出10個最引人注目的化妝，你可以投票選出你最喜歡的，評選截止到8月19日。排名前三的避難所和救援機構將獲得獎金:第一名獲得5000美元，第二名獲得2000美元，第三名獲得1000美元。

Berkeley was living a neglected life and was never allowed inside. Once rescued, he was freed from nearly five pounds of muddy fur that was so matted a fishing lure was found tangled in it. (Photo: Wahl)

"A first impression at the shelter is incredibly important for adoptions. Dirty, unkempt dogs will often get overlooked by potential adopters. The goal of the Dirty Dogs Before & After Gallery is to inspire people to volunteer their time grooming and bathing animals at their local shelter, or to donate much needed money and supplies," explains Noah Horton, director of marketing and development at GreaterGood.org. "It's amazing the impact grooming can have on a dog's appearance, health and overall quality of life. And for a shelter dog, it can mean the difference between sitting in the shelter and finding a forever home."

“在收容所的第一印象對收養(yǎng)來說非常重要。臟亂的狗經常會被潛在的收養(yǎng)者忽視。GreaterGood.org的營銷和發(fā)展總監(jiān)諾亞•霍頓解釋說:“‘臟狗前后畫廊’的目標是鼓勵人們自愿花時間在當?shù)氐膭游锸杖菟鶠閯游锸崂砻l(fā)和洗澡，或者捐出急需的錢和物資。”“給狗梳理毛發(fā)對狗的外貌、健康和整體生活質量的影響令人驚訝。對收容所的狗來說，這可能意味著坐在收容所和找到一個永遠的家之間的區(qū)別。”

Neglected for years when he was used for breeding, Gaston was unrecognizable as a dog. After hours of grooming, his transformation was incredible as a gorgeous poodle. (Photo: Wahl)